As we continue with our story, many moons had passed, and Running Deer’s father had not returned from his hunting trip. Running Deer’s mother, Beautiful Flower, had lain awake many nights wondering if her husband would return. For almost a year, this mother and her ten-year-old son had lived by themselves in their small lodge along the banks of Little...
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In times long past, many different tribes, or bands of Native Americans, lived along the Pee Dee River. They were mostly Eastern Siouan such as the Catawba, Keyauwee, Waccamaw, and Cheraw tribes. Most Native Americans lived in small groups, but there were larger ceremonial towns also. One such town was located in northern Richmond County, and is now...
Read MoreThe Ol’ Ninety-Three
For some reason, I’ve always loved trucks. Growing up on my Granddad’s farm we had an old red ‘48 Ford. It was a ton truck that had duel wheels on the back. It was equipped with a flatbed, but we had side planks and a tailgate we could easily slip on it. The manual transmission was in the floor with a granny gear. Why, I bet that truck wouldn’t run...
Read MoreA Hard Nut to Crack
First of all, this story is not using the old expression “a hard nut to crack” in reference to other people. Instead, it’s about them hard hickory nuts that most folks say are just not worth the trouble to crack. Yes, it’s that time of the year when all types of nuts start falling from their trees. Nuts like pecans, walnuts, acorns, and hickory nuts are...
Read MoreA Bridge Too Far (Part 2)
Operation Market Garden began early on Sunday morning, September 17th, 1944. Thousands of Allied paratroopers and glider personnel were flying to their destination in Holland. Moffat Burris was a company commander in the 82nd Airborne. He and one of his sergeants were standing in the open jump door of one of the many Douglas C-47s flying just over their...
Read MoreThose Pesky Redbugs
Seems during the warmer months, folks want to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Why, some work in their yards and gardens or hike on their favorite trails, while others fish along lakes and streams, or even pick berries. Whatever the outdoor activity, these are prefect hiding places for redbugs. Down here in the south, most people refer to chiggers as...
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